# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Open Studio is an opportunity to experience the creative process behind the mural and hear reflections from artists and participants.About this EventTogether with community members, artists, partners, and supporters, we are excited to invite you to the Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch.This special event marks the unveiling of the Black & Here Mural and the public activation of a new community space in the heart of downtown Victoria.Over the past several weeks, community members have come together through storytelling, dialogue, and art-making to create the Black & Here Mural—a collaborative artwork that reflects identity, belonging, resilience, and the many stories that shape our communities.The Open Studio offers an opportunity to experience the creative process behind the mural, hear reflections from participants and project partners, and take part in conversations about representation, belonging, and community. It also marks an important milestone for the Black & Here Community Centre, a new space created to support culture, creativity, learning, and connection.Join us as we:Unveil the completed community muralExplore sketches, artwork, and behind-the-scenes stories from the creative processHear reflections from participants, artists, and project partnersCelebrate the opening of a new space dedicated to creativity, culture, and connectionThis project is about more than creating a mural. It is about making visible the people, stories, and relationships that help shape our city and region.Drop in anytime between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 2. No cost.Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026Time: 2 pm - 5 pmLocation: Black & Here Community Centre1327 Douglas Street, Victoria, BCFunded by the Government of Canada - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/black-and-here-community-centre-open-studio-and-mural-launch/100001993965118345 - **Event Categories**: art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 1327 Douglas St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 1327 Douglas St - **lat**: 48.4269509 - **long**: -123.3643717 - **full address**: 1327 Douglas St, 1327 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9620f9f837aa1d8b0739de4285ea8dbbd6b57f8bef4edfde93c0111203699576-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc2d0d4-gmir.jpg?v=1784727070 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch being held? - **A:** Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1327 Douglas St, 1327 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch? - **A:** Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch is organized by Black & Here Community Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black & Here Community Centre Open Studio & Mural Launch is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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